23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Sacred Silhouettes
As the flickering flames illuminate the twilight, a figure adorned in ritualistic garlands stands enshrouded in mystique and reverence. The tangled locks, vibrant flowers, and presence of fire tell a story of a people deeply connected to ancestral tradition and spiritual transformation. This evocative portrait reveals the power of human identity shaped by faith, ritual, and belonging, capturing a fleeting moment where the individual becomes a living symbol of collective belief.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 10.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 10.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Tiruchendur, India |
| Copyright: | © Arun Kumar Nalimela |